Bottle Carbonation level Good just after 1 week? Should I let them sit longer??

[NaplesVin]

I bottled my Hefeweizen last Sunday, so 1 week ago, and I put one in the fridge for about 6 hours and cracked it open. There was a nice fizz to it opening. It also has a nice head on it and tons of bubbles throughout the glass.

So my question to you guys is...

Is there any benefit to letting it sit @ room temperature? Or should I just start throwing them into the fridge?

The taste had a nice bitter hoppy taste to it with a slight taste of banana.

 

[Pappers_]

If the bottle conditioning is where you like it, then you're good to go. Hefe's shouldn't need extended bottle conditioning or aging.

 

[Just-a-sip]

first off Hefeweizen is meant to be enjoyed young
second everything comes down to taste.

bottom line if your happy whit what you have then crack them bad boys open.

 

[flars]

I would let your Hefes mature a little longer at room temperature. A Hefe shouldn't really be bitter and hoppy. The beer may still be green.

 

[NaplesVin]

I would let your Hefes mature a little longer at room temperature. A Hefe shouldn't really be bitter and hoppy. The beer may still be green.

Yeah, I've never had a Hefeweizen before so I have no comparison of what it's supposed to be like lol. But it does have a bitter hit to it in the beginning and a banana finish. I might have to take a trip to Total Wine and see if they sell any!

 

[Just-a-sip]

I would let your Hefes mature a little longer at room temperature. A Hefe shouldn't really be bitter and hoppy. The beer may still be green.

only thing i would say is that the bitterness my not be due to age. all my Hefeweizens go from brew to glass in about 3 weeks. they are a beer that is drank young. however they are also a style of beer that without the right water, and fermentation temps can have many off flavors. all in all like i said above if you like it drink it.

 

[NaplesVin]

only thing i would say is that the bitterness my not be due to age. all my Hefeweizens go from brew to glass in about 3 weeks. they are a beer that is drank young. however they are also a style of beer that without the right water, and fermentation temps can have many off flavors. all in all like i said above if you like it drink it.

Yeah, I believe I was pretty strict on water (Used Zephyr hills) and temp control @ 60-63 F. Maybe letting it sit another week or so in bottles will do something magical to the flavor?